4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Bronx, NY
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $51,500 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
66 Van Cortlandt Park South, Bronx, NY
(718) 519-2800
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
264
Certified beds
Average residents
259
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Carmelite Sisters For The Aged & Infirm
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.35
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.87
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.11
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.69
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
32%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
32%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.7
0.7 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
1.3
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.8% |
91.2%
8.6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.3%
4.7 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.3% |
3.0%
1.7 pts better
|
3.3%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 82.5% |
18.5%
64 pts worse
|
11.4%
71.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.1% |
6.1%
1 pts better
|
5.4%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 4.1% |
13.5%
9.4 pts better
|
19.6%
15.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 6.8% |
14.8%
8 pts better
|
16.7%
9.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.1% |
15.1%
3 pts better
|
16.3%
4.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.4% |
15.5%
2.1 pts better
|
14.9%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.1% |
0.6%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.4%
1.4 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 16.3% |
20.8%
4.5 pts better
|
19.8%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.3% |
6.9%
1.6 pts better
|
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.1% |
76.7%
13.4 pts better
|
81.7%
8.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.6% |
9.7%
2.1 pts better
|
12.0%
4.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.4% |
1.2%
0.8 pts better
|
1.6%
1.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.6% |
78.8%
12.8 pts better
|
79.7%
11.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.2% |
20.6%
1.4 pts better
|
23.9%
4.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-03-27
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2024-03-27
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2024-02-15
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-02-16
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-03-27
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-03-27
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-02-19
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-03-27
Fire Safety
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2024-03-27
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-01-15
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2019-11-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-11-25
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-06-02
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-02
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-06-02
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-27
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-27
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-03-27
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-03-27
Health
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2022-01-16
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-01-16
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-01-16
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2022-01-16
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2019-11-26
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2019-11-26
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2019-11-26
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2019-11-26
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-11-26
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2019-11-26
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2019-11-26
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $51,500
Fine
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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